The records of the Neighborhood Union Collection include correspondence, speeches, financial reports, minutes, committee reports, news clippings, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and additional memorabilia preserving a rich legacy and history of one of the earliest private social welfare organizations founded by African American women in Atlanta. The Union received its charter in 1911. The Neighborhood Union's plan of organization was based on a division of neighborhoods into districts with members conducting surveys in their districts and reporting conditions which needed aid and improvement. Some aid focused on improving domestic skills, handicrafts and home nursing arts of African American women. They were also taught facts about tuberculosis and other prevalent diseases and provided supervised recreation for children. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
Sep 17, 2020

Neighborhood Union Collection

The records of the Neighborhood Union Collection include correspondence, speeches, financial reports, minutes, committee reports, news clippings, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and additional memorabilia preserving a rich legacy and history of one of the earliest private social welfare organizations founded by African American women in Atlanta. The Union received its charter in 1911. The Neighborhood Union's plan of organization was based on a division of neighborhoods into districts with members conducting surveys in their districts and reporting conditions which needed aid and improvement. Some aid focused on improving domestic skills, handicrafts and home nursing arts of African American women. They were also taught facts about tuberculosis and other prevalent diseases and provided supervised recreation for children.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
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  • Decade = 1930-1939
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The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Spelling Eng Literatum", May 1934
Date Created
1934-05
Description
The Spelling Eng Literatum, Austell which includes a list of names.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
District and Clinic Report, 1932
Date Created
1932
Description
The district and clinic reports that states the relief work done by the Neighborhood Union in the community. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Draft of Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Biography, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Mrs. Lugenia Burns Hope Organizer and Founder of the Neighborhood Union draft of biography for article. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 1 page.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Note, 1931
Date Created
1931
Description
Handwritten notes on women, men, and the home. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, African American neighborhoods, African American women
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill], circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from [Mrs. Ida B. Hill] regarding a draft of letters about "Round Table". 4 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Correspondence From Mrs. L. L. Craig, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Correspondence from Mrs. L. L. Craig about the Cooperation Committee's suggestions.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Neighborhood Union notes on community houses and administration.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Notes, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Neighborhood Union notes on community houses and administration.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
Preamble, circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Preamble which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 5 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation summary detailing areas of concern which include law and order, protection of women, and standard of morals. 3 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation", circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
Action of Women Members - Georgia State Committee on Race Cooperation summary detailing areas of concern which include law and order, protection of women, and standard of morals. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
Neighborhood Union Collection
"The Colored Woman's Statement," circa 1930
Date Created
1930/1936
Description
The Colored Woman's Statement which includes the protection of Colored girls, child welfare, deplorable railroad conditions, education, lynching, suffrage, and press. 9 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African Americans--Civil rights, Community development, African American neighborhoods, Lynching, African Americans--Education, African American children, Suffrage, African American press
Collection
Neighborhood Union Collection